The concept bus, Jouley—named by Thomas Built Bus after the joule unit of energy—integrates the Efficient Drivetrains EDI PowerDrive™ EV drivetrain system and EDI PowerSuite™ vehicle control
software and telematics systems. The electric school bus provides the same features and expected vehicle performance as a traditional bus, with the added benefit of zero-emissions driving, quiet vehicle operations, and
exportable power. The new Saf-T-Liner C2 features battery energy ranging from 100-160kWh, and a baseline of 100-mile range with expandable mileage options. The integrated EDI PowerSuite™ vehicle control software
and EDI PowerTracker™ telematics system tracks bus location and provides real-time vehicle monitoring for fleet operators.

Electric buses featuring EDI’s EV drivetrain and vehicle control systems offer fleet operators the benefits of zero-emissions driving, clean-air for its students and the surrounding community, and significantly
reduced fuel and maintenance costs.Bus drivers operating the vehicle will continue to experience a standard driving experience—all the expected full power vehicle performance of the OEM, while eliminating harmful emissions. Available government subsidy and incentive programs focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions will also help defray costs for school districts moving to adopting electric buses.

The bus features zero-emissions driving, quiet vehicle operations, and a baseline of 100 mile range

Electric school buses provide fleet operators with the benefits of zero-emissions driving, clean-air for its students and the surrounding community, and significantly reduced fuel and maintenance costs.

EDI has a long standing history in electrification of buses—integrating its EDI PowerDrive™ technology into several models of buses in North America and China. The EDI PowerDrive™ has surpassed over 2.5 million miles in a commercial fleet setting of city buses deployed in rural and city routes.

In addition to the Thomas Bus program, EDI has also successfully completed several vehicle programs globally with other Daimler brands including Freightliner in North America, and Foton in China.

Supporting Quotes:

“Efficient Drivetrains is pleased to have been selected to support Thomas Bus in the development of their Jouley concept e-Bus. We continue to see the school bus industry at large integrate electric options
into their solution portfolio. Our EV bus platform is quickly emerging as a competitive leader, and we look forward to continuing to see the growth of zero-emissions offerings in the industry.”-Joerg Ferchau,
CEO, Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.

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